What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego to Chennai?

Lufthansa, British Airways, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Chennai

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Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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20:59 - 15:40SAN-MAA

53h 11m3 stops

18:00 - 08:34MAA-SAN

52h 04m3 stops

₹ 85,108Multiple Airlines

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Fri, 30 Jan - Mon, 23 Feb

12:15 - 08:45SAN-MAA

31h 00m3 stops

06:00 - 18:04MAA-SAN

25h 34m2 stops

₹ 86,173Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 29 Jan - Fri, 20 Feb

09:10 - 02:30SAN-MAA

27h 50m2 stops

04:05 - 19:44MAA-SAN

29h 09m2 stops

₹ 86,262Qatar Airways

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Thu, 29 Jan - Thu, 19 Feb

21:30 - 19:55SAN-MAA

32h 55m2 stops

16:10 - 20:20MAA-SAN

41h 40m2 stops

₹ 86,350Etihad Airways

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Fri, 23 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

21:30 - 02:30SAN-MAA

39h 30m2 stops

21:40 - 19:28MAA-SAN

35h 18m2 stops

₹ 87,238Etihad Airways

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Fri, 30 Jan - Mon, 23 Feb

20:59 - 08:45SAN-MAA

46h 16m3 stops

09:35 - 08:34MAA-SAN

36h 29m3 stops

₹ 87,682Multiple Airlines

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Fri, 30 Jan - Sat, 21 Feb

09:10 - 02:30SAN-MAA

27h 50m2 stops

04:05 - 19:44MAA-SAN

29h 09m2 stops

₹ 88,835Qatar Airways

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Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 22 Feb

17:15 - 08:55SAN-MAA

51h 10m2 stops

19:50 - 15:25MAA-SAN

32h 05m2 stops

₹ 89,279Lufthansa

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Tue, 14 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

11:10 - 08:45SAN-MAA

32h 05m3 stops

18:00 - 15:45MAA-SAN

35h 15m2 stops

₹ 91,231Lufthansa

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Fri, 23 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

07:00 - 00:35SAN-MAA

28h 05m2 stops

02:00 - 14:06MAA-SAN

25h 36m2 stops

₹ 95,225Cathay Pacific

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Etihad Airways flights from San Diego to Chennai

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Etihad Airways

23 Jan

SAN21:30San Diego

32h 55m

2 stops

MAA19:55Chennai

31 Jan

MAA16:10Chennai

41h 40m

2 stops

SAN20:20San Diego

₹ 86,350

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Etihad Airways

30 Jan

SAN21:30San Diego

39h 30m

2 stops

MAA02:30Chennai

23 Feb

MAA21:40Chennai

35h 18m

2 stops

SAN19:28San Diego

₹ 87,238

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Etihad Airways

3 Feb

SAN21:30San Diego

32h 55m

2 stops

MAA19:55Chennai

13 Feb

MAA15:45Chennai

56h 17m

2 stops

SAN10:32San Diego

₹ 88,037

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Lufthansa flights from San Diego to Chennai

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Lufthansa

14 Apr

SAN17:15San Diego

51h 10m

2 stops

MAA08:55Chennai

25 Apr

MAA19:50Chennai

32h 05m

2 stops

SAN15:25San Diego

₹ 89,279

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Lufthansa

23 Jan

SAN11:10San Diego

32h 05m

3 stops

MAA08:45Chennai

31 Jan

MAA18:00Chennai

35h 15m

2 stops

SAN15:45San Diego

₹ 91,231

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Lufthansa

16 Apr

SAN17:15San Diego

51h 10m

2 stops

MAA08:55Chennai

27 Apr

MAA19:50Chennai

32h 05m

2 stops

SAN15:25San Diego

₹ 91,675

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San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 30/1

20:59-15:40

3 stops53h 11m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

18:00-08:34

3 stops52h 04m

₹ 85,108

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 29/1

12:15-08:45

3 stops31h 00m

Chennai

Fri 20/2

06:00-18:04

2 stops25h 34m

₹ 86,173

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 29/1

09:10-02:30

2 stops27h 50m

Chennai

Thu 19/2

04:05-19:44

2 stops29h 09m

₹ 86,262

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 23/1

21:30-19:55

2 stops32h 55m

Chennai

Sat 31/1

16:10-20:20

2 stops41h 40m

₹ 86,350

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 30/1

21:30-02:30

2 stops39h 30m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

21:40-19:28

2 stops35h 18m

₹ 87,238

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 30/1

20:59-08:45

3 stops46h 16m

Chennai

Sat 21/2

09:35-08:34

3 stops36h 29m

₹ 87,682

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 30/1

09:10-02:30

2 stops27h 50m

Chennai

Sun 22/2

04:05-19:44

2 stops29h 09m

₹ 88,835

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Tue 14/4

17:15-08:55

2 stops51h 10m

Chennai

Sat 25/4

19:50-15:25

2 stops32h 05m

₹ 89,279

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 23/1

11:10-08:45

3 stops32h 05m

Chennai

Sat 31/1

18:00-15:45

2 stops35h 15m

₹ 91,231

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 29/1

07:00-00:35

2 stops28h 05m

Chennai

Wed 18/2

02:00-14:06

2 stops25h 36m

₹ 95,225

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Diego to Chennai

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of September is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from San Diego averaging around ₹ 106,318.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chennai from San Diego is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as ₹ 140,064. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from San Diego to Chennai on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 177,292. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around ₹ 125,969 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from San Diego for as low as ₹ 106,407 on momondo.

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How far is San Diego to Chennai by plane?
A flight from San Diego to Chennai will travel around 14585.2 km. 24h 20m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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